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3,822 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in North Carolina in the last year

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What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

Kathy: A go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is to work on normalizing their emotions and then learning new approaches to help clients solve their problems.

Amy : My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is to focus on problem-solving and identifying negative thought and behavior patterns. I find the best benefit in this because this allows the client to process feelings, learn to identify triggers, and focus on future goals. I also cater my approach to each client's needs, as every person is different.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Kathy: The following tools are taught in dialectical behavior therapy:

  • Mindfulness - The ability to practice awareness of one's thoughts and feelings
  • Distress Tolerance - To accept and understand the stress one experiences while staying away from unproductive coping behaviors
  • Emotional Regulation - Identify feelings, work through them, and release them
  • Internal Effectiveness - Improving relationships through assertive communication to increase expression of needs and feelings; learn how to have healthier relationships; and setting boundaries in them

Amy : "I teach the following tools in DBT:

  • Psychoeducation: Providing information and support to clients and families regarding their diagnoses, symptoms, and coping skills.
  • Assertiveness training: Teaching individuals to express their needs, wants, and feelings in a clear, respectful, and confident manner.
  • Coping skills: Strategies to manage stressful or difficult situations, emotions, and thoughts.
  • Mindfulness techniques: Meditation and deep breathing can help individuals to be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body responses.
  • Emotion identification: Learning the ability to recognize and name the emotions that individuals are feeling.
  • Emotion regulation: The ability to manage and respond (not react) to emotional experiences, both within oneself and in interpersonal situations.
  • Distress tolerance: The ability to cope with difficult emotions and challenging situations without feeling overwhelmed or resorting to harmful behaviors.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness skills: The skills used to navigate social interactions, build and maintain relationships, and achieve desired outcomes while respecting your own needs and values.
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How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy?

Kathy: A possible sign that a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy is reported increase of sense of satisfaction and meaningfulness in their view of life, themselves, and their relationships. Along with this, a client may report how they have consistently been applying the tools that have led to improved behaviors and relationships.

Amy : I know that a client is making meaningful progress when they report the improved use of positive skills, the self-management of symptoms, reaching their personal goals, and having decreased symptoms.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement dialectical behavior therapy?

Kathy: Clients can use a DBT workbook, journal, read books, listen to videos, practice self-care, and practice the skills they have learned on a daily basis.

Amy : Clients can supplement their time in therapy through the use of mindfulness techniques, completing daily diary cards, increased socialization, open communication with their support system, and increased physical activity such as yoga.

What should someone do to prepare for starting dialectical behavior therapy?

Kathy: One can listen, do research on what to expect from DBT, and write a list of questions and topics they would like to discuss with therapist.

Amy : To prepare for your first therapy session, you can write notes that you would like to discuss, think of your goals for therapy, and try not to be nervous because I am here to help!

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) FAQs

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.

How does DBT work?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.

What is DBT best used for?

DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.

What are the 4 pillars of DBT?

The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Is DBT better than EMDR?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Is DBT conducted in person or online?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Cornelius, NC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many months is DBT?

The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cornelius accept 27 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Cornelius
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Where to find us

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Address

19901 W Catawba Ave Suite 102
Cornelius, NC 28031

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cornelius is located near W Catawba Ave and Jetton Rd, off I-77. It is a short distance from Lake Norman and Jetton Park.

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Phone number

(980) 217-8678
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Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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